Green Apple And Mint Sorbet Food

GREEN APPLE SORBET

Steps:

• Simmer sugar and water in a small heavy saucepan, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
• Crush vitamin C tablet to a powder with a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon and place in a 1-quart container that will fit under spout of juicer.
• Using electric juicer, juice apples into container. Spoon off foam and stir in sugar syrup. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour.
• Freeze in ice-cream maker.

GREEN APPLE-MINT GRANITA

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and 2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes; transfer to a blender and let cool completely.
• Add the mint to the blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into an 8-inch-square stainless-steel or glass baking dish. Finely grate the skin of the apple into the pan (you won't need the rest of the apple), then stir in the lime juice.
• Freeze until ice crystals begin forming around the edges, about 45 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the crystals toward the center of the pan, then continue freezing, scraping every 30 minutes, until frozen, about 4 hours.
• Avoid aluminum pans-they can react with the acidic ingredients and produce a metallic taste. Use stainless steel or glass instead.

GREEN APPLE AND MINT SORBET

Steps:

• Put apples and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a food processor; add lemon juice. Process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in syrup.
• Pour mixture through a fine sieve into another large bowl; discard solids. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to an airtight container; freeze at least 4 hours or up to 1 week before serving.

GREEN APPLE SORBET

Steps:

• Cut, core and coarsely slice the apples.
• Place the apples in a saucepan along with lemon juice, sugar, and apple juice.
• Boil for approximately 3 to 5 minutes or until soft.
• Remove the green apple mixture from heat and cool.
• Place in a blender or food processor and puree the green apple mixture until smooth.
• Strain and transfer to a small container. Stir in green food coloring, mix well and place the green apple sorbet mixture in the freezer.
• This can be made two days before.
• When the green apple sorbet is completely frozen, remove from the freezer and place in a food processor or blender and puree again.
• Return to the freezer until ready to use.

MINT SORBET

Steps:

• Stir sugar, water and mint together in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent in a high-power oven for 3 minutes. Stir thoroughly, making sure there are no grains on the bottom of the dish. Cover with a lid or microwave plastic wrap. Cook for 6 minutes. Prick plastic, if used, to release steam.
• Remove from oven and uncover. Let cool. Strain through a fine sieve. Refrigerate until cold, several hours or overnight.
• Whisk lemon juice into syrup. Place in an ice-cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

HINT OF MINT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add mint; cover and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and discard mint. Transfer syrup to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, combine the apples, pears, pineapple, strawberries and blueberries in a large bowl. Stir mayonnaise into mint syrup until blended; pour over fruit and toss to coat.

APPLE SORBET WITH SORREL

Steps:

• The apples should be peeled and diced into cubes. If you cannot find the apple suggested Granny Smith or Fuji apples can be substituted.
• Bring the apples and apple juice to a boil over high heat.
• When it boils, turn the heat to medium and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Pour the apple mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until it is cold [approximately 1 hour].
• Process apple mixture and sorrel leaves in a blender at high speed, until smooth.
• Freeze according to ice cream machine makers directions for Sorbet.
• You can also place in casserole dish and freeze in freezer for 2 to 3 hours.
• Serve.

APPLE AND MINT PUNCH

Steps:

• Garnish: fresh mint sprigs, optional
• In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat, add the tea bags and let steep for 6 minutes. Remove the tea bags and cool the tea to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Pour the cooled tea into a large pitcher. Add the apple juice, Mint Simple Syrup and lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To serve, add the sparkling water and pour the punch into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
• Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the mint leaves. Allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.